Growing Up At Desert Queen Ranch

Living at an isolated desert ranch far from the usual comforts of civilization was a challenge in the 1920s and 30s. With the nearest town more than sixty miles away, the Keys family used resourcefulness and ingntuity to live in this demanding environment. Willis Keys, son of area pioneers Bill and Frances grew up at the ranch with his brother and three sisters and participated in its daily activities. This is his story as told to Art Kidwell.